angelamcleland 3 Identical strangers could have been a really great 45 minutes short doc but it's current length is way too long and tends to drag on. Wait for Netflix on this one.

patrickharrigan31 I have told the story to so many about going into a small hardware store on E. 30th Street ( circa 1981) by my apartment at Kips Bay. Above the checkout were 3 pics of 3 identical young men. I asked the owner about them, and the story unfolded. But now so much more is explained, and I was "fascinated" especially as I was adopted and always wonder if I am a twin , or ..

bldunn-25343 This is a very interesting topic that is well researched and well told by the director. Kudos to him and I expect an Oscar nomination for this film. This is a very difficult story to tell and particularly to wrap up into a tight, cohesive package. But was it shocking, as much as the marketing materials claim that it would be? The level to which you will be offended by the "bad people" depends on how you view it in context of the time period of the 1960's versus today as well as your own sensibilities. At the very least, this film allows you to initiate interesting discussions about this topic either with yourself, against others' opinions expressed here, or with other people you know who have seen the films. Few films can do that, and for that reason, I'd suggest to go see it.I do have some beefs. One item that I did not feel merited inclusion was the suggestion that these twins were chosen for the study based on the mental illnesses of their mothers. There was no evidence to support this, and this idea was squashed by the academic near the end. Was it added for shock value? No doubt, as I heard gasps in the audience.What about the Nature vs. Nurture argument -- was it truly settled? I'd say No, it was not done convincingly so, as the Nurture > Nature conclusion was mostly, albeit emphatically, delivered as a statement of opinion by one of the research assistants at the end of the film. Worse, the implication that Eddy committed suicide, yet his two brothers did not, due to his stricter upbringing was far too big a reach by the filmmaker for me to accept, even when the dad was shown as clueless as to how he could have helped.Despite my issues, I still suggest you watch this film. At the very least, it will cause you to think.

SophiaMazzella I went to see Three Identical Strangers in theaters without knowing almost anything about the story and was surprised and amazed from start to finish. The story that focuses on triplets who were separated at birth and reunited by chance at age 19, wastes no time in drawing you in. With a series of both incredible and disturbing twists the film keeps you completely engaged throughout as it shifts from the exciting reunion story to the darker elements of how this event shaped these young men's lives. The film does a great job letting its audience get to know and feel for the main subjects. It delivers an intimate portrayal the unbelievable event that begins the story, as well as the events that followed, which keeps the audience all the more emotionally connected to the people at the center of this story. Finally, this film is an absolute must see for anyone interested in psychology, specifically the nature vs nurture debate. Although the film sometimes forgets to address all sides of the story, it ultimately asks more questions than it attempts to answer, which is a good thing. The fact that the film can't settle this debate, gives the audience more to reflect on and makes the film more interesting. Ultimately, Three Identical Strangers in a compelling, well crafted documentary telling a shocking true story that will keep you thinking for days after you see it.